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Health & Fitness

Watermelon & Feta Salad with Pine Nuts

serves 4

 8 cups cubed (1/2 inch pieces) seedless watermelon
 1 cup (4 oz.) crumbled feta cheese
 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze, such as Mandarano brand*
 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients, mixing well. Transfer to serving plates and serve immediately. Plate it on a watermelon shell.

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Substitutions
Yellow-meated watermelon may replace half or all of the watermelon, chopped fresh basil may replace the mint and toasted sliced almonds or chopped walnuts may replace the pine nuts.


Total fat (g): 14; Fat calories (kc): 128; Cholesterol (mg): 33; Trans fatty acids (g): 0; Saturated fat (g): 6; Polyunsaturated fat (g): 3; Monounsaturated fat (g): 3; Fiber (g): 2; Carbohydrates (g): 27; Sugar (g): 21; Protein (g): 8; Sodium (mg): 425; Calcium (mg) 211

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